Luke 9:47

And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,

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Other Translations for Luke 9:47

BSB

But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.

AKJV

And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,

CPDV

But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and stood him beside him.

ERV

But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,

NHEB

Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,

SMT

And Jesus, having seen the reflection of their heart, having taken up a child, set it by himself,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 9:47

AndG1161Conjunction JesusG2424Noun Masculine perceivingG1492VerbthethoughtG1261Noun MasculineoftheirG846 heartG2588Noun Feminine tookG1949VerbachildG3813Noun NeuterandsetG2476Verb himG846 byG3844Preposition himG1438

Commentary for Luke 9:47

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 9:47

Summary

Jesus perceives and addresses the disciples' pride

Place

Hillside

Event

Jesus demonstrates humility lesson

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD